Slipstitch's flagship course moves online!
Learn to knit your first jumper - from the comfort of your own home! If you want to move on from scarves and hats to your first garment, this course is for you. With a virtual group of other intrepid knitters, your tutor will guide you through your project, breaking the pattern down into manageable sections and explaining all the techniques involved. At the end of twelve weeks, you'll not only have a beautiful handmade garment fitted specially to you, but the knowledge and skills to knit hundreds of other patterns and fill your wardrobe with handknits!
Classes will be recorded and available for the length of the course.
You should be confident in some basic skills - knitting, purling, casting on and off. Experience knitting in the round is useful (but not totally necessary.) If you have any questions about the course requriements, please ask and we'll get you sorted!
This class covers:
- reading knitting patterns
- choosing your size
- swatching for gauge
- knitting to your shape
- using stitch markers
- knitting in the round
- increasing stitches
- short rows
We'll be using the free Tin Can Knits Flax pattern - it runs from a 30" to a 68" chest circumference and uses aran weight yarn. Your booking includes all the teaching materials - you will need to provide your own needles and yarn. We have plenty of suitable yarn in stock and are happy to advise.
This course welcomes knitters of all ages (14+) and genders!
DATES
March - May 2025
Classes run between 7 and 9pm on alternate Thursdays online. You'll receive a Zoom link when you book. There is some homework between classes.
- Week One - 6th March: swatching, picking your size, understanding how the pattern will work
- Week Two - 20th March: casting on, knitting in the round
- Week Three - 3rd April: increases, raglan shaping
- Week Four - 7th April: short rows
- Week Five - 1st May: dividing for sleeves and body
- Week Six - 15th May: sleeves
All our classes are 14+. Please see the Event Cancellation Policy for refund information.